King arrival a ‘blessing in disguise’ as Blackwater ends 5-year skid vs Ginebra
MANILA, Philippines – George King may not have been the first import choice, but his arrival at Blackwater feels very much like a “blessing in disguise.” King delivered a superb PBA debut as the...
View ArticleHindi ito Marites: Vietnam, the Philippines’ bestie in the South China Sea
Given their territorial claims in the South China Sea that overlap in some areas, the Philippines and Vietnam ought to be enemies. And yet they are not. The two countries have just signed a defense...
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Allain Ganapin ends thrilling Paris para taekwondo run in round of 16
MANILA, Philippines – Filipino para taekwondo jin Allain Ganapin showed why he deserves his second chance in the Paris Paralympics. Three years after missing out on his Tokyo Games debut due to...
View ArticlePara swimmer Ernie Gawilan suffers tough start to Paris campaign
MANILA, Philippines – Ernie Gawilan’s opening bid didn’t go as planned as the Philippine para swimming veteran exited early — and quite far behind — in his first event in the Paris Paralympics....
View ArticleNLEX survives San Miguel in OT to get back on winning track
MANILA, Philippines – The NLEX Road Warriors returned to their winning ways in the PBA Governors’ Cup after completing a thrilling 112-108 overtime escape against the San Miguel Beermen at the...
View Article162 foreign nationals rescued from illegal POGO hub in Cebu
CEBU, Philippines – Law enforcement agencies rescued 162 foreign nationals from an illegal Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) hub in the property of the Tourist Garden Hotel in Barangay Agus,...
View ArticlePhilippines says damaged BRP Teresa Magbanua will remain in Escoda Shoal
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ National Maritime Council (NMC) said Saturday, August 31, that the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ship that was rammed by the China Coast Guard (CCG) in Escoda...
View ArticleJapan protests second territorial incursion by China in under a week
TOKYO, Japan – Japan lodged a protest with China after one of its naval survey vessels entered Japanese waters on Saturday, August 31, the second incursion into its territory by the Chinese military...
View ArticleAkari claims PVL final spot amid controversy, Creamline digs deep in 5-set...
MANILA, Philippines – Undefeated Akari further extended its historic PVL Reinforced Conference run, albeit in controversial circumstances, as its edged PLDT in a highly contested five-set semifinal,...
View ArticleTuloy ang pasko! Dichlorobenzyl Alcohol Amylmetacresol (Strepsils) saves the...
For a moment, it was not clear if Jose Mari Chan could usher in the pre-holiday cheer as the “Ber” months officially began. In August, billboards along EDSA, C5, Talisay, NLEX Angeles, and in Davao...
View ArticleUkraine launches mass drone attack on Russia, loses more ground in east
KYIV, Ukraine – Kyiv launched one of the biggest drone attacks on Russia since the full-scale war began, targeting power plants and an oil refinery overnight, while Moscow’s forces made further...
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Sara Duterte celebrates KOJC anniversary with thousands of Quiboloy followers
CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte boosted the morale of followers of fugitive doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy as she joined them at the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) to...
View ArticleLTO: Temporary, improvised license plates can be used until December 31
MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has extended the deadline for the use of temporary and improvised license plates. In a statement, LTO said that motor vehicle owners now...
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If Enteng’s track shifts further west, brace for more rain in mainland Luzon
MANILA, Philippines – A “developing ridge of high pressure” above Tropical Depression Enteng may cause the tropical cyclone’s track to shift further west, which would “increase rainfall amounts over...
View ArticleWinning process will ‘take time,’ Carlos Yulo tells gymnast brother Eldrew
MANILA, Philippines — Amid Philippine gymnastics’ plans to send a men’s team to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, Carlos Yulo urged his younger brother Eldrew to stay focused on his goals....
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8 ways to use Google Gemini AI for work-related tasks
Google Philippines’ Gemini era is in full swing as it conducted its own AI workshop for content and media creators Thursday, August 29. Complete with a lunch menu partly generated by artificial...
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[Two Pronged] Bipolar son and abusive husband
Rappler’s Life and Style section runs an advice column by couple Jeremy Baer and clinical psychologist Dr. Margarita Holmes. Jeremy has a master’s degree in law from Oxford University. A banker of 37...
View ArticleFit-again Allen Durham dominates as Meralco zaps NorthPort
MANILA, Philippines – As he slowly regains his old form, Meralco Bolts reinforcement Allen Durham just reminded everyone why he’s a three-time PBA Best Import awardee. After averaging just 17 points...
View Article‘Horrible experience’: PVL hangs up on PLDT’s semifinal endgame protest...
MANILA, Philippines – The Premier Volleyball League has junked the PLDT High Speed Hitters’ last-gasp protest on the outcome of their controversial endgame net touch challenge against the Reinforced...
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Signal No. 2 up as Enteng strengthens into tropical storm
MANILA, Philippines – Enteng intensified from a tropical depression into a tropical storm near the province of Catanduanes on Sunday evening, September 1. Its international name is Yagi, a name...
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